Fairfield is a Settlement congregation which was opened in 1785. It was planned and built by its own people, with its inn, shop, bakery, farm, laundry, fire-engine, night-watchman, inspector of weights and measures, an overseer of roads, and even its physician. There were community houses for sisters and brethren, who applied themselves to the varied work of the Settlement.

With the passing of time have come changes. The boarding schools of Fairfield have gone. That for boys, started in 1790, was discontinued in 1891; and the girls' school, begun in 1796, has passed into the care of the local authority as Fairfield High School for Girls. The work of the Moravian Theological College was transferred to Fairfield in 1875 and continued there in the original Sisters' House until 1958. Fairfield is no longer a self contained village; no longer does the watchman make his nightly rounds, and in the farm meadows are now streets and houses.

Despite the many changes in the life of the Settlement over the past 200 years, the Church, with its worshipping and serving congregation, remains its focus and heart.

Public worship takes place each Sunday at 11 am and on most Sunday evenings except the first in the month, at 6.30pm, offering a warm welcome to the newcomer and visitor. Local children are provided with Christian education through a lively Sunday School which meets each Sunday at 10am and character training through the uniformed groups associated with Guides and Scouts

The Fairfield Moravian College has been restored by the congregation for Sunday School and community use. It has extensive modern facilities in a beautiful setting. All enquiries to The College Steward, 13A Fairfield Square, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AD. Telephone 0161-3011368.

Guided tours of the Settlement and Church buildings can be arranged for parties of 20 or more by telephoning the Tours Secretary on 0161-370-5199. We are also open during the national heritage Weekend each September.